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Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Who blocked the advances of the enemy on the way to Vishalgad?

  1. Shiva Kashid

  2. Bajiprabhu Deshpande

  3. Tanaji Malusare

  4. Murarbaji Deshpande
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bajiprabhu Deshpande is famous for his heroic stand at the Battle of Pavan Khind, where he held off the enemy forces to allow Shivaji Maharaj to reach the safety of Vishalgad fort.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Shivaji Maharaj had innumerable qualities like leadership, ___________.

  1. Management

  2. Foresight

  3. Political diplomacy

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji Maharaj was a visionary leader known for his exceptional management skills, foresight, and political diplomacy, which were essential in establishing and maintaining the Maratha Empire.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Which battle ships were included in Shivaji Maharaj's navy?

  1. Gurab

  2. Galbat

  3. Pal

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There were four hundred ships of various kind in Maharaj's navy. They included battle ships like gurab, galbat and pal. Ships were built in the creek of Kalyan Bhivandi, Vijaydurga and Malvan.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

In which fort, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remained on the forefront among all Kings?

  1. Rayari

  2. Pavangad

  3. Pratapgad

  4. Rajgad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji Maharaj built many impenetrable forts on the ridge of plateaus in the Sahyadri mountain range, in many places from Karnataka up to Baglan. In the Rayari fort, Raje Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remained on the forefront among all the Kings and was victorius.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

How many ships were there in Shivaji Maharaj's navy?

  1. 200

  2. 300

  3. 400

  4. 500
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Maharaj realised the one who has navy ,controls the sea. There were four hundred ships of various kinds in his navy. They included battle ships like gurab, galbat and pal.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Which fort was built in front of Rajapuri?

  1. Sindhudurga

  2. Padmadurga

  3. Pavangad

  4. Pratapgad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A sea fort called Padmadurga was built in front of Rajapuri in order to counter the siddi power. Maharaj has said in a letter that by constructing Padmadurga, he had set up 'another Rajapuri to overshadow the Rajapuri of the Siddi.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Who created obstacles in the work of expanding the Swaraj?

  1. The Portuguese of Goa

  2. The Siddi of Janjira

  3. The British factors of Surat and Rajadar

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Enemies on the west coast of India, the Portuguese of Goa, the Siddi of Janjira, the British factors of Surat and Rajadar, created obstacles in the work of expanding the Swaraj. It was necessary to curb their activities and to protect the west coast.

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Who composed a Powada on the greatness of Shivaji Maharaj?

  1. Mahatma Jyotirao Phule

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Bhagat Singh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule wrote a famous Powada (a type of Marathi ballad) praising the life and achievements of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Multiple choice the administration of the swaraj welfare of the people history

Who were the famous Sarnobats of the cavalry?

  1. Netoji Palkar

  2. Prataprao Gujar

  3. Hambirrao Mohite

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

IN cavalry, bargirs were more in number. The ranks of the cavalry officers were similar to that of infantry officers. The highest officer in the cavalry was the Sarnobat. Netoji Palkar, Prataprao Gujar, Hambirrao Mohite were some of the famous Sarnobats of the cavalry.

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Who sacrificed his life while conquering Sinhagad?

  1. Hiroji Farjand

  2. Tanaji Malusare

  3. Madari Meheter

  4. Jiva Mahala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tanaji Malusare was a legendary Maratha commander who sacrificed his life during the Battle of Sinhagad while capturing the fort from the Mughals.